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Supporting children in care and children previously in care

Gosforth Academy supports various groups of learners, ranging from those who have Special Educational Needs, to those who are on Free School Meals or those who are Gifted and Talented.

We also consider the specific needs of Previously Looked After Children. If you believe that your child may fall in to this category please disclose your child’s adoptive, special guardianship or child arrangements status to school. This ensures we can fully support the specific needs of your child. Parents can choose how they wish to demonstrate their child’s eligibility; some parents may wish to share their court order and confirm their children were previously looked after by the local authority; whereas others might prefer to share a confirmation letter from the Local Authority.
 



If you feel your child fits into the above category please contact the school admin office on 0191 285 1000. We appreciate this can be particularly sensitive data and can assure you it will be held in the strictest of confidence.
Kind Regards,

Gavin Mather
Deputy Principal - Inclusion and Student Experience  
Designated Lead for children in care and previously in care